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Some 360 tonnes of illegal or counterfeit pesticides were seized in Europe as the result of Operation SILVER AXE III, an annual operation coordinated by Europol with the support of the European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF). Run over the course of 20 days, Operation SILVER AXE III saw checks being carried out at major seaports, airports and

Operation Silver Axe VII, coordinated by Europol, took place between 25 January and 25 April 2022 and involved law enforcement authorities from 31 countries (25 EU Member States and six third party countries).

Police made 10 arrests during the operation, which also found production equipment and raw materials shipped to Europe.